An integral part of our labour and employment is ensuring compliance, conducting training and workshops with POSH
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act and Rules, 2013 mandates every Employer to “provide a safe working environment at the workplace which shall include safety from the persons coming into contact at the workplace” (Section 19 (a) and for that purposes only, we have been providing these services since as per The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and as per Vishakha Guidelines prior to that.


UPSCALE LEGAL is a full-service Law Firm providing comprehensive legal advisory services to individuals, startups, domestic companies, multinational corporations, and institutions across various sectors. Our advisory philosophy is rooted in preventive compliance, risk mitigation, and practical dispute resolution. Among our core areas of practice, advisory and compliance support under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (“POSH Act”) remains a significant and specialised service offering of the Firm.
We have advised and assisted clients on POSH-related matters involving both domestic and international operations. This engagement included end-to-end legal support covering policy formulation, Internal Committee processes, inquiry management, preparation of POSH inquiry reports, and advisory on compliance obligations applicable across jurisdictions. Our experience in handling cross-border workforce issues and culturally sensitive workplace concerns enables us to provide legally sound solutions that align with both Indian law and global workplace standards.
We regularly assist organizations in drafting, reviewing, and implementing POSH policies that are compliant with statutory requirements, judicial interpretations, and evolving workplace practices. Our policies are tailored to the specific needs of each organisation, taking into account factors such as workforce composition, remote and hybrid working models, senior management structures, and international operations.
We also provide comprehensive support in relation to the constitution, functioning, and advisory of Internal Committees under the POSH Act. We guide employers on procedural compliance, documentation, and timelines, while ensuring adherence to principles of natural justice. Our role often includes advising Internal Committees during sensitive inquiries, drafting notices, assisting in evidence appreciation, and ensuring that the inquiry process remains fair, confidential, and legally sustainable. We prepare detailed and well-reasoned POSH inquiry reports and legal opinions. We advise employers on appropriate corrective and disciplinary measures, balancing organisational interests with statutory obligations and employee rights. Simultaneously, we represent and advise employees, respondents, and complainants, ensuring that their rights are protected, their voices are heard, and procedural safeguards under the POSH Act are fully respected.
A key aspect of our POSH advisory is ensuring ongoing compliance with statutory obligations, including the filing of annual POSH reports, maintenance of records, and readiness for inspections or audits by authorities. We assist organisations in building robust compliance frameworks that reduce exposure to penalties, reputational damage and litigation risks.
We also conduct POSH sensitisation and training sessions for employees, management, and Internal Committee members. These sessions are designed to create awareness, foster respectful workplace culture, and equip stakeholders with the knowledge to identify, prevent, and appropriately address workplace harassment. Our training programs are practical, scenario-based, and aligned with real-world workplace challenges, making them effective tools for prevention and compliance.
We have extensive experience in handling complex and high-risk POSH situations involving senior employees, management-level complaints, multiple respondents, and parallel legal proceedings. We understand the reputational, emotional, and operational impact such matters can have on both employers and employees. Accordingly, our advisory emphasises lawful resolution, confidentiality, de-escalation, and strategic decision-making, ensuring that adverse consequences are minimised for all stakeholders involved.
As POSH matters require a heightened degree of confidentiality and sensitivity, given the personal, reputational, and organisational implications involved. We adopt strict protocols to ensure controlled handling of information, secure documentation, and limited access on a need-to-know basis. We are associated with reputed organisations across sectors and are trusted for our balanced, ethical, and solution-oriented approach to POSH advisory. Our ability to work for both employers and employees reflect our commitment to fairness, legal integrity, and workplace justice.
Through our POSH advisory services, We remain committed to supporting individuals and organisations in creating safe, compliant, and respectful workplaces while safeguarding legal rights and organisational interests.